Composition and abundance of benthic macroinvertebrates in Lake Kyoga system, Uganda
Citation
Pabire G W, Egessa R, Mwebaza-Ndawula L (2022). Composition and abundance of benthic macroinvertebrates in Lake Kyoga system, Uganda. National Fisheries Resources Research Institute. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/3he8de accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-08-20.Description
This dataset provides occurrence and composition of benthic macro-invertebrates from numerous biodiversity surveys conducted in the Lake Kyoga system, Uganda.Sampling Description
Study Extent
The datasets present data for surveys conducted between 1999 and 2017.Sampling
A ponar grab with an open jaw area of 238 cm2 was used to take samples of benthic macroinvertebrates. One to three hauls were taken from each sampling point. When more than one haul was taken, they were mixed to form a composite sample. The bottom type at each point was described from the grabbed contents. This was captured as location remarks. Samples were concentrated and then placed in labeled sample bottles and preserved with 5% formalin solution. In the laboratory, each sample was rinsed with water and then placed on a white flat-bottomed tray. Macro-invertebrates were sorted, and individual taxa identified to the lowest possible taxonomic level using identification keys (Mandahl-Barth, 1954), Pennak, 1953), Merritt and Cummins, 1997, De Moor et al. 2003). All taxa were recorded, and individuals of each taxon enumerated to estimate their densities.Quality Control
The samples were immediately processed in the field and treated with formalin to keep the organisms of interest intact. To avoid loss of organisms during sample processing, nets with appropriate mesh sizes were used.Method steps
- Collection of the macroinvertebrates In the field, sediment samples were collected using a ponar grab with an open jaw surface area of 238 cm2. At each site, three sediment samples were obtained. The three samples were mixed and concentrated to form one composite sample for each site.
- Preserving the samples The composite sample for each site was separately preserved in 5% formalin to maintain the organisms in good condition prior to analysis in the laboratory.
- Identification of macroinvertebrates In the laboratory, formalin was rinsed off from each sample and placed in white flat-bottomed trays. Using pairs of forceps, all benthic macro invertebrates were sorted from the sediment and the individual taxa identified to the lowest possible taxonomic level using appropriate identification keys and a dissecting binocular microscope at 4x 25 magnification.
Taxonomic Coverages
Aquatic macroinvertebrates identified to order, class, family, genus, species and subspecies
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Ablabesmyia Johannsen, 1905rank: genus
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Anisoptera (Selys, 1854)rank: order
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Baetidaerank: family
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Bellamya Jousseaume, 1886rank: genus
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Biomphalaria (Preston, 1910)rank: genus
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Bivalviarank: class
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Bulinus (Müller O.F., 1781)rank: genus
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Byssanodonta d'Orbigny, 1846rank: genus
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Caenis Stephens, 1835rank: genus
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Caridina nilotica (P.Roux, 1833)rank: species
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Ceratopogonidaerank: family
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Chaoborus A.A.H.Lichtenstein, 1800rank: genus
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Chironomidaerank: family
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Chironomus Meigen, 1803rank: genus
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Clinotanypus Kieffer, 1913rank: genus
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Clitellatarank: class
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Cloeon Leach, 1815rank: genus
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Coelatura cridlandi G. Mandahl-Barth, 1954rank: species
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Coelatura hauttecoeuri kyogae G. Mandahl-Barth, 1954rank: subspecies
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Coelatura monceti (J.R. Bourguignat, 1883)rank: species
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Coleopterarank: order
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Corbicularank: genus
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Corbicula fluminalis africana (F.Krauss, 1848)rank: subspecies
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Corixidaerank: family
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Cryptochironomus Kieffer, 1918rank: genus
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Ecnomidae Ulmer, 1903rank: family
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Ecnomus McLachlan, 1864rank: genus
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Elmidae Curtis, 1830rank: family
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Gabbia Tryon, 1865rank: genus
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Gabbiella humerosa von Martens, 1879rank: species
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Hirudinearank: class
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Laevicaudata Linder, 1945rank: order
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Lanistes carinatusrank: species
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Leptoceridaerank: family
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Libellulidaerank: family
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Melanoides (Olivier, 1804)rank: genus
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Melanoides tuberculata (O. F. Müller, 1774)rank: species
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Mutera Scopoli, 1777rank: genus
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Ostracodarank: class
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Palpomyia Meigen, 1818rank: genus
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Palpomyia tibialis (Meigen, 1818)rank: genus
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Pisidium pirothi Jickeli, 1881rank: species
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Povilla adusta Navás, 1912rank: species
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Procladius Skuse, 1889rank: genus
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Sphaerium Scopoli, 1777rank: genus
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Tanypodinaerank: genus
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Tanypus Meigen, 1803rank: genus
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Tanytarsus Wulp, 1874rank: genus
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Trichopterarank: order
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Trombidiformesrank: order
Geographic Coverages
The Lake Kyoga system in Uganda comprises lakes Kyoga and several small lakes that form the Lake Kyoga system. The water bodies in the system are described in detail in Mwanja et al (2001).
Bibliographic Citations
- De Moor IJ, Day JA and de Moor FC (Eds) (2003b) Guide to Freshwater Invertebrates of South Africa. Vol. 8: Insect II. Hemiptera, Megaloptera, Neuroptera, Trichoptera & Lepidoptera, 208Pg. -
- Mendahl-Barth, G. (1954). The Freshwater Mollusks of Uganda and Adjacent Territories. Annls Mus. r. Congo Belge, 8°, Zoology, 32: 1–206. -
- Merritt, R. W., & Cummins, K. W. (1997). An introduction to the aquatic insects of North America (3rd ed.). Dubuque: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co. 720 Pg. -
- Mwanja, W. W., Armoudlian, A. S., Wandera, S. B., Kaufman, L., Wu, L., Booton, G. C., & Fuerst, P. A. (2001). The bounty of minor lakes: the role of small satellite water bodies in evolution and conservation of fishes in the Lake Victoria Region, East Africa. Hydrobiologia, 458(1), 55-62. -
- Pennak, R.W. 1953. Fresh-water Invertebrates of the United States. John Wiley & Sons, New York. 769pg. -
- Pennak, R. W, (1953). Fresh-water invertebrates of the United States. 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 803 Pages. -
Contacts
Gandhi Willy Pabireoriginator
position: Research Technician
National Fisheries Resources Research Institute (NaFIRRI)
Nile Crescent, Plot 39/45, Jinja
Jinja
343
UG
Robert Egessa
originator
position: Research Officer
National Fisheries Resources Research Institute (NaFIRRI)
Nile Crescent, Plot 39/45, Jinja
Jinja
343
UG
email: robert.egessa@gmail.com
Lucas Mwebaza-Ndawula
originator
position: Senior research officer
National Fisheries Resources Research Institute (NaFIRRI)
Nile Crescent, Plot 39/45, Jinja
Jinja
343
UG
Gandhi Willy Pabire
metadata author
position: Research Technician
National Fisheries Resources Research Institute (NaFIRRI)
Nile Crescent, Plot 39/45, Jinja
Jinja
343
UG
Laban Musinguzi
user
position: Research Officer
National Fisheries Resources Research Institute (NaFIRRI)
Nile Crescent, Plot 39/45, Jinja
Jinja
343
UG
Telephone: 0775701126
Laban Musinguzi
administrative point of contact
position: Research Officer
National Fisheries Resources Research Institute (NaFIRRI)
Nile Crescent, Plot 39/45, Jinja
Jinja
343
UG
Telephone: 0775701126
email: musinguzilaban@gmail.com